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In memory of

Brian Feddersen

of Murdo, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at his home in Murdo at the age of 23

Brian James Feddersen was born January 14, 1988 in Pierre, SD and died August 30, 2011 at his home in Murdo, SD. Brian, son of Milton and Judy (Krueger) Feddersen, spent most of his life in Murdo where he attended Jones County School. Growing up, Brian enjoyed spending time with his family outdoors fishing because it gave him time to explore.
As Brian began to start high school he fell in love with the sport of football as you could tell by the heart he displayed on the field. His senior year of football was one of his proudest moments because the team had made it to the 3rd round of the playoffs (something no team in Jones County history had ever done). After Brian graduated from Jones County High in 2006, he attended Black Hills State University for one year before transferring to South Dakota State. After attending college Brian worked for Barnhart, traveling the country building wind towers. Brian enjoyed spending his days off from the wind towers helping many of the local ranchers in the Jones County area. After a short career working on the wind towers, Brian returned back to Murdo where he continued working for Miller-Mathews as a ranch hand until his last days. Brian loved the country and enjoyed being with his friends, who meant the world to him. His favorite hobbies were hunting and fishing and had a passion for animals. Brian was always up for an adventure, whether it was taking flying lessons or deciding to learn Spanish in order to communicate with co-workers better.
Grateful for having shared his life are his parents Milton “Shorty” and Judy Feddersen of Murdo; brother Brandon Feddersen of Tea, SD; his aunts and uncles Johnny Feddersen, Butch and Lana Feddersen, Marvin and Val Feddersen, and Yvonne Byrd, all of Murdo, Lyle Feddersen of Mitchell, SD, Connie and Eugene Pistulka of Fairfax, SD, Betty and Jim Hoar of Murdo, Jim and Diane Krueger of Huron, SD, and Dan and Sandy Krueger of Gregory, SD; several cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
Brian was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Leon and Joan Krueger; his paternal grandparents Adolph and Harriet Feddersen; his uncle, Allen Feddersen and cousins, Donnie Krueger and Paula Pistulka.
Visitation was held 6-7 p.m.CDT on Friday, September 2, at the United Methodist Church in Murdo, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
Memorial services were held 10:00 a.m. CDT, Saturday, September 3, at the Murdo City Auditorium, with Pastor Rick Hazen officiating.
Interment was in the Murdo Cemetery.
A memorial has been established. 
Memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 413, Murdo, SD  57559.

MEMORIAL SERVICES
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Murdo City Auditorium
Murdo, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Rick Hazen

MUSIC
Marilyn Seymour - Pianist
Pastor Rick Hazen - Vocalist
“His Eye Is On The Sparrow”
Congregational Hymn
“On Eagles Wings”
“Dancing With The Angels” - Monk & Neagle

REGISTER BOOK ATTENDANTS
Kerri Venard - Jill Venard
Katie Venard - Caitlin Eckert

USHERS
Larry Mathews - Chris Nix
Chauncey Labrier

PALLBEARERS
Tyler Ball - Jake Mathews
Steven Schopp - Hunter Iversen
Clayton Miller - Scott Nix

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Murdo High School Class of 2006 and
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Murdo Cemetery
Murdo, South Dakota


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Visitation: 6-7 p.m. on Friday, September 2, at the United Methodist Church in Murdo.
Prayer service: 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 2, at the United Methodist Church in Murdo.
Memorial services: 10:00 a.m. CDT, Saturday, September 3, at the Murdo City Auditorium.
Interment: Murdo Cemetery.

  • We are at a loss for words to express our greif for you and your family at this sad time. Please know that you will be in our prayers. ~ Terry & Kim Deuter Kadoka (8/30/2011)
  • There is nothing more painful than the loss of your own child! Nothing can take the hurt away. Cherish the memories you have and let God, your friends and family help you through this very ver difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers! ~ Brenda Jensen Midland (8/30/2011)
  • Short, Judy, and Brandon - we are so sorry for your loss. We pray that God will guide you at this time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Love to you all, Dwight and Sheila     ~ Dwight and Sheila Hurst Murdo SD (8/30/2011)
  • No words can properly or sincerely express my sorrow for your loss. I can only pray for Jehovah to guide you, comfort you and give you strength. ~ Christine Iversen Strait Mesa, AZ (8/30/2011)
  • Judy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Nancy Peterson Kadoka, SD (8/30/2011)
  • So sorry for your loss look to your memories and they will hold you close to him in heart. May God Bless all of you at this difficult time. ~ Marlene (Volmer) Reuman Presho (8/30/2011)
  • So sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers. Brian will be greatly missed. ~ Crystal Neuharth Fort Pierre, SD (8/30/2011)
  • I am so sorry to hear about Brian. We never know why, but God has his reasons. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. ~ Joan Kerns Mitchell (8/30/2011)
  • We are praying for your comfort and strength during this time and in the days, months and years to come.We are so sorry for your loss. We cannot imagine your pain. ~ Melvin, Clarice and Jessie Roghair Okaton (8/30/2011)
  • I wish I had words that would ease your pain. I cannot pretend to understand what you are going through. Please know that I pray for you and your family to find healing and peace. ~ Will Sayler Rapid City (8/30/2011)
  • Shorty, Judy, Brandon and family - I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Cindy (Christian) Myers Gillette, Wyoming (8/30/2011)
  • Shorty, Judy, Brandon and Family: I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my prayers are with you. ~ Cindy (Christian) Myers Gillette, Wyoming (8/30/2011)
  • I know that there are no words that can ease the pain or answer the questions, but know that there are so many that share your grief and are upholding you in thoughts, prayers and willing their own strength to comfort you. Praying for you and thinking of you. ~ Shawna Roghair Okaton, SD (8/30/2011)
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. ~ Dean & Karen Nelson Murdo (8/30/2011)
  • We would like you to know what a joy it was to work with Brian in the wind world. Brian's smile and radiant personality will live in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ~ Grant & Angie Wilson Poplar Bluff, MO (8/30/2011)
  • There isn't any words that haven't already been spoken or things that haven't alrady been done to ease the pain you have over the loss of a child and brother. Fill your minds and hearts with happy memories of his life and his funny ways and keep them there to remember forever. Know that we pray for your strength to cope with the tragedy that has happened and to find the way to go forward and make things easier again. Love to all of you! Casey and Marlene ~ Marlene McMillan Wall, SD (8/30/2011)
  • Judy and family,
    So sorry to hear about the loss of your son     ~ Lori King Black Hawk, SD (8/30/2011)
  • Our world's lost of a fine young man. Having worked with Brian, he has my respect. My deepest sympathy for your lose. My prayers are with the Feddersen Family. ~ Michael Sudbrock Exline, IA (8/30/2011)
  • SO, SO sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with Brian and your family in this time. ~ Don Nash Brookings (8/30/2011)
  • Judy & Shorty,
    There are just no words to say! You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will bless you with His peace and comfort during this difficult time.     ~ Roger & Roberta Witt Bonesteel SD (8/30/2011)
  • I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Our prayers are with you and your family. ~ Shelley (Jons) Janousek Fairfax SD (8/30/2011)
  • God Bless you at this time.
    I found a poem I want to share.

    The tide recedes but leaves behind
    bright seashells on the sand,
    the sun goes down but gentle warmth
    still lingers on the land.
    The music stops, yet it echoes on
    in sweet refrains ...
    For every joy that passes,
    something beautiful remains.     ~ Karen Lindquist Davenport Iowa (8/30/2011)
  • Judy and Family, I don't know what to say except I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Kathy Peppel & Family Butte, NE (8/30/2011)
  • I cannot find the words to express my sorrow for your loss. Brian was a wonderful young man who my son, Jesse, always talked about working with as being a delight. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Karla Hedman 4035 E. 12th Ave., Apt. 304, Denver, CO 80220 (8/30/2011)
  • My prayers are with you and your family. ~ Paul Randall Missouri (8/30/2011)
  • Shorty & Judy, Although I did not personally know Brian, coming from such a Great Family, I know he was a wonderful young man!! I can"t begin to know the pain you are all going thru at this time, but plrase know that our thoughts and prayers are with you know and always!!! Cort & Nanci Wright
     ~ Cort & Nanci Wright 4223 Mack Drive Rapid City SD (8/30/2011)
  • I'm Sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I extend my condolences to your family. Dan ~ Dan Convey Murdo, SD (8/30/2011)
  • Dear Judy and family, We just want to express our sympathy to you in the loss of your son. Although we can't imagine what you are going through please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim and Cathy ~ Jim & Cathy Tyson Newton, IA (8/30/2011)